Phrasal verbs

burn up

  burn up (to burn completely; to destroy by fire) We are going to burn up all the wastepaper. Meteorites often burn up in the atmosphere before they reach the earth.   (to use energy or fuel) Swimming burns up more calories than jogging. The new engine burned up much less fuel than the …

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cut away

  cut away (to remove by cutting) They cut away all the branches that stick out from the tree. Cut away all the fat and slice the meat into small pieces.   envocabulary.com

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cut through

  cut through (take a shorter route across) We decided to cut through the forest to get home. (to slice something) The knot was too tight to untie it, so I cut through the rope with a knife.   envocabulary.com

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cut across

  cut across (take a shorter route across) We’ll reach there on time if we cut across this field. (to affect or concern) These problems cut across all social levels.   envocabulary.com

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build up

  build up (increase in amount, size, or strength) The traffic along this road really builds up after seven o’clock. I need to do more exercise to build up my strength.   envocabulary.com

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